Shafaq News/ On Friday, Iran defended its nuclear and missile programmes aslegitimate and non-negotiable, countering European concerns over escalatingregional tensions and the potential for broader conflict.
Following a round of talks in Geneva, the foreign ministers of France,Germany, the United Kingdom, and the European Union issued a joint statementurging both Iran and Israel to refrain from actions that could furtherdestabilise the region.
“We reaffirm longstanding concerns over the expansion of Iran’s nuclearprogramme,” the statement read, emphasising that it “has no credible civilianjustification.”
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by underscoringthat the nuclear programme remains peaceful and continues to operate under thesupervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
“Our programme remains peaceful and under IAEA supervision,” he affirmed,adding that Tehran will continue to exercise what it views as its legitimateright to self-defence.
He also rejected any prospect of talks on Iran’s missile capabilities,calling the matter closed and non-negotiable.
Shifting to wider regional developments, the minister linked any potentialfor future dialogue to conditions on the ground, pointing to ongoing Israelimilitary operations.
Additionally, he stressed that Iran would not consider re-enteringnegotiations while these operations persist, urging Israel to end what hedescribed as “aggression and criminal acts.”
Despite clear points of contention, Araghchi described the talks as serious,with both sides signaling readiness for further engagement.
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